chân hề
Definition
Noun:
- Clown's foot: The literal meaning refers to the foot of a clown or a performer who plays a comedic, foolish role.
- Clown character / Comic role: In a theatrical or performance context, it refers to the character or role of a clown itself, the person who performs comedy, often through physical humor and exaggerated actions.
Noun (figurative usage):
- Buffoon / Fool: Used metaphorically to describe a person who acts foolishly or ridiculously, often to amuse others or due to a lack of seriousness, sometimes implying they are being made a fool of by others.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong vở kịch, anh ấy đóng vai chân hề. (In the play, he plays the clown character.)
- Đôi giày to tướng là một phần quan trọng của chân hề. (The oversized shoes are an important part of the clown's foot/character.)
- Figurative:
- Anh ta cứ cư xử như một chân hề trước mặt sếp. (He keeps acting like a buffoon in front of the boss.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in literary or critical contexts to describe someone who is the perpetual jester or fool in a social or professional setting, often highlighting a lack of dignity or respect.
Variants and Related Words
- Hề (n): Clown, jester. The root word from which "chân hề" is derived.
- Anh hề đó rất vui nhộn. (That clown is very funny.)
Synonyms
- Clown: A comic performer, often in a circus.
- Jester: A historical entertainer employed to amuse a court.
- Buffoon: A ridiculous but amusing person; a fool.
- Fool: A person who acts unwisely or imprudently.
Related Idioms
- Làm trò hề / Đóng vai chân hề: To play the fool; to act the clown.
- Anh ấy không muốn đóng vai chân hề trong văn phòng nữa. (He doesn't want to play the fool in the office anymore.)